Business Day Spotlight

Covid-19 highlights the importance of continuous learning within organisations

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the importance of continuous learning in organisations. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Michael Gullan, CEO of G&G Advocacy to discuss the issues. The discussion focuses on the important of continuous learning by employees in corporate SA; the…

22 Apr 2021 24 min

The secret recipe for Nando's famous marketing

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about what it means to grow and maintain one of the country’s best known brands, Nando’s. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Doug Place is the chief marketing officer of Nando's business in India, Middle East and Africa. The…

16 Apr 2021 46 min

How ABSA uses cloud computing to improve its business and operations

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about how one of the country’s largest banking groups is making use of cloud computing to improve its business and operations. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Andrew Baker, Absa’s group chief technology officer, to discuss the issues. The…

15 Apr 2021 27 min

How have Sadc and East Africa performed during Covid-19?

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the performance of economies in the SADC and East African regions. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jacques Nel, head of macro-economic research for Africa at NKC African Economics, to chat about the issues. The discussion focuses on…

12 Apr 2021 26 min

Digital banking and accounting services for SMME's 

n this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the use of digital banking and accounting services by small business owners in SA. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Colin Timmis, country manager at Xero SA - a digital accounting software service; together with Alan Shannon, Nedbank’s…

9 Apr 2021 30 min

The impact of recent electricity tariffs hikes on consumer pockets

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the impact of recent electricity tariffs hikes on SA consumers. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Rob Gwerengwe, CEO of the middle market segment at FNB. The discussion focuses on the effects of the recent 15% increase in…

7 Apr 2021 24 min

Starbucks: turning an international brand into a popular local brand

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the performance of global coffee company, Starbucks’ business in SA. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Adrian Maizey, CEO of Starbucks Southern Africa and founder of the Rand Group. The discussion focuses on the Rand Group’s decision to…

31 Mar 2021 33 min

Consumers take to virtual financial advice

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about how SA consumers have taken to virtual financial advice. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lisa Hovgaard, divisional director of change, communication and trade marketing at Liberty, to discuss the issues. The discussion touches on how the shift…

29 Mar 2021 27 min

At current vaccine rollout rate it will take 17 years for SA to achieve herd immunity, says expert

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the logistics around SA’s vaccine rollout. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Professor Alex van den Heever from the Wits School of Governance. The discussion focuses on the state of vaccinations in SA, the economics of procuring doses,…

26 Mar 2021 34 min

Online platform aids access to international investment opportunities

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the use of online platforms to access international investment opportunities. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Scott Picken, CEO of Wealth Migrate, an investment technology platform. The discussion focuses on crowdfunding shares, the increasing power of retail investors…

24 Mar 2021 32 min

Customary Marriages Amendment Bill a game changer for SA's women

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the implications of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Amendment Bill. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by David Thomson, Senior Legal Advisor at Sanlam Trust to discuss the proposed changes to the law. The discussion focuses on why the…

22 Mar 2021 32 min

SADC's vaccine rollout is just too slow

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the state of SA’s neighbouring economies as Covid-19 vaccination efforts get underway. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Daniel Kavishe, an economist at investment bank, RMB, who specialises in Sub-Saharan Africa. Kavishe talks to us about the state…

19 Mar 2021 36 min

The state of SA mobile network providers

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the state of SA mobile network providers, listed on the JSE. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by David Lerche, head of equities at Sanlam Private Wealth. Lerche spends time focusing on the investment case for each of the…

17 Mar 2021 35 min

Tertiary students are already a privileged group in SA says expert

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the feasibility of free education in SA, given the strain on state finances as the country grapples to recover from the devastation of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dr Oscar Van Heerden, director of…

15 Mar 2021 37 min

CFO describes how Nando's survived lockdown

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the economics of running one of SA’s best known restaurant and takeaway businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Simon Adams, chief financial officer at Nando’s SA, to discuss the issues. Adams discusses Nando’s…

12 Mar 2021 32 min

Survey shows 43% of citizens think budget will not affect them

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about how much ordinary South Africans actually care about macroeconomic issues like the recently announced national budget for 2021. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Matt Kloos, CFO of CompariSure, a fintech operator. The discussion focuses on the key…

10 Mar 2021 25 min

The shift in mindset around remote working

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about the shift in mindsets around remote working and the implications for businesses relating with customers. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Robin Fisher, senior area vice president of Salesforce’s Emerging Markets unit to discuss the issues. The discussion…

8 Mar 2021 36 min

Trade surplus in the spotlight

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about how much money SA is making by selling goods to the rest of the world versus money spent bringing in items from other countries. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Bobby Madhav, FNB’s head of trade and structured…

5 Mar 2021 36 min

Hlayisani Growth Fund is offering small business funding

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about small business funding with a venture capital fund. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by the team from Hlayisani Growth Fund (HGF): Dr Reuel Khoza, chairman and Dr Eugene van Rensburg, a partner. HGF is an investment firm that…

3 Mar 2021 41 min

The power of open source technology

In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about how open source based software solutions with one of the the world largest providers of such technology. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dion Harvey, general manager for the Sub-Saharan Africa region at software firm, Red Hat, to…

1 Mar 2021 35 min